LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2011 TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3199 by Cain (Relating to the repeal of requirements and penalties related to the grading of roses.), As Engrossed No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would repeal Chapter 121 of the Agriculture Code related to the grading of roses, thereby removing the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (TDA) to adopt rules and prescribe procedures for the inspection, grading, and labeling of all rose plants sold or offered for sale within this state. TDA indicates that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2011. Local Government Impact No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies:551 Department of Agriculture LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, AH
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 82ND LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 17, 2011
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE:HB3199 by Cain (Relating to the repeal of requirements and penalties related to the grading of roses.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
FROM: John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3199 by Cain (Relating to the repeal of requirements and penalties related to the grading of roses.), As Engrossed
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Honorable Craig Estes, Chair, Senate Committee on Agriculture & Rural Affairs
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
John S O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
HB3199 by Cain (Relating to the repeal of requirements and penalties related to the grading of roses.), As Engrossed
HB3199 by Cain (Relating to the repeal of requirements and penalties related to the grading of roses.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would repeal Chapter 121 of the Agriculture Code related to the grading of roses, thereby removing the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (TDA) to adopt rules and prescribe procedures for the inspection, grading, and labeling of all rose plants sold or offered for sale within this state. TDA indicates that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources. The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2011.
The bill would repeal Chapter 121 of the Agriculture Code related to the grading of roses, thereby removing the authorization of the Department of Agriculture (TDA) to adopt rules and prescribe procedures for the inspection, grading, and labeling of all rose plants sold or offered for sale within this state.
TDA indicates that any costs associated with the implementation of this bill could be absorbed within the agency's existing resources.
The bill would take effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all members elected to each house; otherwise it would take effect September 1, 2011.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.
Source Agencies: 551 Department of Agriculture
551 Department of Agriculture
LBB Staff: JOB, SZ, AH
JOB, SZ, AH